Trusts and Estates
Learn which trust is best for which clients, the tax benefits of different estate planning strategies and how to transfer wealth responsibly, as well as estate planning techniques that benefit families with special needs
Raymond James Hires Private Wealth Chief
By Janet LevauxKevin Ruth, who's worked at Fidelity, Merrill and UBS, will focus on advisors and efforts to best serve HNW and UHNW clients.
December 23, 2021
3 Under-the-Radar Planning Tips for 2022 Tax ChangesThough Biden's spending plans are in limbo, advisors and clients shouldn't tune out when it comes to year-end planning for tax changes.
December 20, 2021
Boost Your Value by Seeing How Taxes Are Part of Every Financial DecisionA stong understanding and appreciation of how tax shifts apply to clients can add an extra dimension (and appeal) to your practice.
December 20, 2021
Wealthiest Americans Feel Relief as Tax Hikes Are Canceled for NowManchin's vote against Biden's economic plan means rich Americans escape tax hikes, saving hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade.
December 20, 2021
Manchin Outlines Tax, Policy Changes He Wants in Biden BillThe senator wants a revised bill that deeply overhauls the tax code to make it fairer and lowers the cost of more prescription drugs.
December 17, 2021
Clients and the Build Back Better Tax Policy FogInformation may help, but your calming presence may help more.
December 17, 2021
9 Estate Tax Bills Introduced in 2021One measure would restore the estate tax exemptions to the 2009 thresholds: $3.5 million per individual and $7 million per married couple.
December 15, 2021
What to Do When Your Married Clients Can't Agree on Retirement PlanningHere's how to advise couples who don't agree about money matters like retirement timing, Social Security claiming and risk tolerance.